Suspicion is not enough
Language: English Series: Local Government Chronicle ; (6569) 16 July 1993, 12(1)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: "Fox v SoS Environment ex parte Dover DC" reviewed the caselaw, and clarifed the position, on alleged bias when an inspector accepts a lift from a witness in a planning appeal. In this case, the judge applied the test of whether there were grounds sufficient to lead a reasonable person to conclude there was unfairness in the decision, rather than depending on whether there was a reasonable suspicion of bias.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS49041 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 69611-1001 |
"Fox v SoS Environment ex parte Dover DC" reviewed the caselaw, and clarifed the position, on alleged bias when an inspector accepts a lift from a witness in a planning appeal. In this case, the judge applied the test of whether there were grounds sufficient to lead a reasonable person to conclude there was unfairness in the decision, rather than depending on whether there was a reasonable suspicion of bias.